Thoughts from Dave Mead and discussion about issues and concerns for Small and Mid-size Businesses. Some discussion topics will include strategic planning and execution, improving profitability and cash flow, maximizing value for exit.

Monday, June 14, 2010

ANNUAL SURVEY: WHAT ISSUES ARE MOST CONCERNING TO YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS?Please take 3 minutes to complete. Just jot your comments below. Your input in past years has helped us focus on the topics areas that most interest you and would be most helpful in running your business. Thank you.

1. Topics: What topics would you like to see addressed in future issues? Check as many as interest you.

a. Survival techniques for the economic downturn _____

b. Positioning for Growth _____

c. New sources of revenue ______

d. Gaining competitive advantage_____

e. Access to capital: debt or equity _____

f. Improving profitability_____

g. Improving cash flow_____

h. Management issues_____

i. Executive Leadership_____

j. Customer –centricity_____

k. Developing middle management leaders_____

l. Strategic Planning and execution_____

m. Preparing your company for your exit or sale_____

n. Other_____

2. Do you find these ISSUES FOR Growth e-LETTERS informative and thought-provoking? YES_____ NO _____

3. In the past five years, ISSUES FOR GROWTH has averaged 17 issues per year. Is this the right frequency?YES_____ Too Often _____ Not Enough _____

4. ISSUES FOR GROWTH has had some long-running series on a given topic such as “Leadership in Uncertain Times,” “Customer Profitability,” or “From the Front Lines /CEO Success Stories”.

Would you like to see more long-running series _____ orIndividual topics per issue_____

5. Would you like to see more examples of regional success stories about companies in your backyard? YES_____ NO _____

6. Have you visited the ISSUES FOR GROWTH blog? http://davemead.blogspot.comYES_____ NO_____

7. Do you have a colleague or client who might benefit from receiving ISSUES FOR GROWTH?Name:___________________ Organization:_____________________Position:_________________ Email: ___________________________

Welcome to Mead's Issues for Growth

Since 1991, we have been publishing a periodic eLetter "Issues for Growth" that contains articles or thoughts of interest to business owners looking to grow and improve their businesses. We invite your comments and discussion.

About Me

We have been consulting with small and mid-size businesses for over 30 years, helping companies move to the "next level of success" by focusing on strategies that the company can execute well and aligning all activities within the company to those key strategies.
I have started and run 7 companies - a couple of great successes, a few moderate successes, a couple of screaming failures.